Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleWater Quality Monitor (Park and Rec Aide 4)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $11.67 to $11.67 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications • Capable of working independently and during a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, etc.).
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work locations.
• Attention to detail. Ability to work early hours. Strong verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with the public.
• Completed or pursuing a degree in biology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field is preferred.
Duties Description • Person will need to be available for early (6AM – 7:30AM) start time.
• Collect water quality samples from Long Island Region beaches and pools and deliver samples to PACE Analytical laboratory in Melville, NY.
• Complete lab paperwork and fieldsheets.
• Setup resampling and rainfall monitoring with lab and parks.
• File paperwork.
• Enter monitoring and fieldsheet data.
• Acquire and enter rainfall data once per month.
• Send out closure updates to Regional and EMB water quality staff.
• Track Long Island closures in Word listing and Excel document.
• Complete regional or park operational/environmental tasks in afternoons and on most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Additional Comments New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation operates 77 bathing beaches across the state. To ensure public safety, State Parks monitors water quality weekly at each of its beaches. This position will be located on Long Island and collect bathing beach water samples from several of the East End state parks. This position is being funded out of BEACH Act grant program funds. The main purposes are to (1) coordinate the Long Island water quality monitoring program and (2) meet state and federal laws regarding monitoring and notification.
Locations: Position is based out of Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Routine beach monitoring to occur Monday and Tuesday. Sampling may also be needed on Wednesday - Fridays in certain situations following exceedances, rainfall, or other unique circumstances. Samples will be collected at the following State Park beaches: Wildwood, Sunken Meadow, Heckscher, and Hither Hills. Samples will also be collected at Montauk Downs pools.
The position is available from mid-May through mid-September.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Annie.McIntyre@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingInterested individuals should send a resume, cover letter and contact information for 2-3 references before April 30th, 2018. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to: Annie.McIntyre@parks.ny.gov.
Contact the NYS Parks Environmental Management Bureau at 518.474.0409 with any questions.